Sometimes, it's not about atmosphere in a horror game — it's about the perfect time to ambush you with a jump scare.

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...

Horror games don't necessarily need enemies for scares. Titles like Year Walk focus on impactful psychological horror. These titles emphasize eerie visuals and narratives over jump scares. Horror has ...

1 am. Lights off. Headphones on. This is how I usually play horror games and enjoy giving myself some genuine scares. From Resident Evil 7 to the recently launched Silent Hill, I have played many ...